EHS Professional - Industrial Hygienist and Safety - Northrop Grumman (Job)

Full-time Position

Closing Date: June 12, 2026

Degree Level(s): BS

Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $155,400.00

Posted: May 12, 2026

Description:

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking an Industrial Hygienist and Safety Environmental, Health & Safety Professional to join our Environmental, Health, Safety, and Fire Protection team in San Diego, California. The selected applicant will be responsible for successfully implementing certain environmental programs and supporting health and safety programs.

 

What You’ll Get To Do:

  • Reviews and interprets existing and proposed EHS regulations to determine applicability and impact for sites.  Assists with implementation of programs to comply.

  • Partners with engineers, technicians, and management to support the integration of EHS into the design of new or altered processes, operations and building construction projects.

  • Assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS programs to ensure compliance, injury prevention, and risk mitigation.

  • Completes audits, IH sampling, ergonomic assessments, and assists in pollution prevention activities.

  • Develops, implements, and maintains EHS programs for manufacturing, labs, and office buildings to ensure compliance, injury prevention, and risk mitigation.

  • Conducts internal compliance inspections and identifies actions necessary to meet local, state and federal regulatory requirements.

  • Works to continuously improve the culture, awareness, and accountability of EHS programs.

  • Interfaces with regulatory representatives, senior management, and site employees.

Additional roles and responsibilities may include:

  • Provides timely and accurate submission of necessary reports to internal stakeholders, electronic databases, and regulatory agencies. 

  • Writes and updates EHS plans and procedures.

  • Applies for new permits and renewals. 

  • Conducts incident investigations.

  • Coordinates EHS training for employees and conducts instructor-led EHS training. 

Skills/Eligibility:

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

  • Bachelor’s (BA or BS) degree in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or a related field, and 2 or more years of experience; or a Master of Science (MS) in the same disciplines with 1 or more years of experience.

  • Ability to recognize, evaluate, and control occupational exposures through industrial hygiene sampling, analysis, and risk reduction measures.

  • Experience leading/managing projects or continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Experience preparing or supporting regulatory inspections.

  • Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance

  • ​U.S. Citizenship required

 

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

  • Bachelor’s (BA or BS) in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or a related field, and 5 or more years of experience; or a Master of Science (MS) in the same disciplines with 3 or more years of experience.

  • Experience in evaluating and controlling occupational exposures through industrial hygiene sampling, analysis, and risk reduction measures. 

  • Experience leading/managing projects or continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Experience preparing or supporting regulatory inspections.

  • Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance

  • U.S. Citizenship required


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in any of the following areas: conducting incident investigations, inspections, personal protective equipment assessments, job hazard analysis, EHS training, industrial hygiene, other environmental compliance programs such as stormwater, hazardous waste, CUPA, pollution prevention, DOT, or sustainability.

  • Experience with supporting EHS programs for manufacturing.

  • Professional certifications in EHS related programs (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Associate Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist).

  • Experience with overseeing third party consultants/contractors.

  • Previous DoD, Military or Aerospace facilities experience.